Deputy Secretary, Fiscal Policy and Administration

California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

May 11, 2026

Overview

Under the administrative direction of the Secretary and Undersecretary, the Deputy Secretary of Fiscal Policy and Administration has responsibility over all fiscal, administrative, and organizational policies in the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (Agency) and its reporting departments. The Deputy Secretary is the primary advisor to the Secretary on the interpretation, development, and implementation of state administrative and fiscal policies and programs.

Duties

Developing, evaluating and implementing Agency-level fiscal and administrative policies ensuring adherence with state and federal law and policies.
Providing policy direction to the Agency’s departments.
Representing the Agency and its departments with the Department of Finance, Department of Human
Resources, State Personnel Board, Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the State Controller’s Office.
Serving as the primary advisor to the Secretary and executive staff on new program development, implementation, and legislative testimony.
Ensuring the fiscal and administrative integrity of the Agency’s departments.
Reviewing and approving departmental budget change proposals, project approval lifecycle documents, legislative reports, audits, proposed regulations, budget reduction plans, out of state travel, grant allocations, and contracts.
Analyzing organizational structures for efficiency and compliance adherence.
Addressing programmatic and fiscal issues in major programs such as the Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation programs, as well as workplace health and safety, labor law enforcement, workforce development, and tax collection.

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